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October 05, 1984 was the 279th day of the year 1984, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 05, 1984 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 05, 1984, who was born and died on October 05, 1984, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 05, 1984, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let's Go Crazy by Prince), movies (e.g. 1984, directed by Michael Radford), TV series (e.g. Mensch Bachmann) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 5th, 1984 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 05, 1984?
- October 05, 1984: What happened on that day?
- October 05, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 05, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 05, 1984?
- October 05, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 05, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
- October 05, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 05, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
- October 05, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 05, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 05, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 05, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 05, 1984?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1984?
- Who was the Pope on October 05, 1984?
What day of the week was October 05, 1984?
October 05, 1984 was a Friday and it was the 279th day of the year 1984 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 05, 1984 can also be written as 10/5/1984 in the US and as 5/10/1984 in UK and Europe.
October 05, 1984: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 05, 1984:
- 13th space shuttle mission (41-g) - challenger 6 - launched. marc garneau becomes the first canadian in space.
- Marc garneau becomes the first canadian in space, aboard the space shuttle challenger.
- Marc garneau becomes the first canadian in space.
October 05, 1984: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 05, 1984: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 1984 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 5th, 1984 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 05, 1984: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 05, 1984 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 1984 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on October 05, 1984 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 05:05 pm and setting at 03:28 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 10, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Oct 09, 1984.
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Who was born on October 05, 1984?
Famous people born on October 05, 1984:
- Azure Parsons
Azure Parsons is a former professional basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Kenwyne Jones
Trinidadian footballer.
- Nathalie Kelley
Peruvian-australian actress.
- Nate Thompson
American ice hockey player.
- Naima Adedapo
American singer and dancer.
- Tiana Benjamin
English actress.
- Colonel Reyel
- Elena Velikanova
- Igor Penov
- Carlos Caballero
- Marc Grieder
- Gastón Sangoy
- Zlatko Dedič
- Iryna Brémond
- Cara Horgan
- Glenn McMillan
Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:
![Kate Winslet]()
Kate WinsletEnglish singer and actress.
![Neil deGrasse Tyson]()
Neil deGrasse TysonNeil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...
![Maja Salvador]()
Maja SalvadorMaja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.
![Imran Khan]()
Imran KhanPakistani politician and cricketer.
![Sophie Favier]()
Sophie FavierLyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).
![Marie Laforêt]()
Marie LaforêtFrench actress and singer.
![Guy Pearce]()
Guy PearceBritish-australian actor, writer, and dancer.
![Bob Geldof]()
Bob GeldofIrish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.
![Bernie Mac]()
Bernie MacAmerican comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).
![Karen Allen]()
Karen AllenAmerican actress.
October 05, 1984: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 6 months old,
or 474 months and 14 days old,
or 2063 weeks
or 14441 days old,
if you were born on October 05, 1984.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 1984?
There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1984?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 05, 1984.
October 05, 1984: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 05, 1984:
![Leonard Rossiter]()
Leonard RossiterBritish actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).
- Richard Burton
Renowned Welsh author known for his novels and travel writing.
- Giovanni Spagnolli
What famous deaths happened on October 5th?
Famous deaths on October 5th:
![Rodney Dangerfield]()
Rodney DangerfieldRodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...
![Geoffrey Holder]()
Geoffrey HolderBrazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.
![Andrew Keir]()
Andrew KeirActor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.
![Barbara Nichols]()
Barbara NicholsActress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.
![Charles Napier]()
Charles NapierAmerican singer and actor (d. 2011).
- Odester Jobs
Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.
- Ryzen Jobs
Ryzen Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc.
- Kimothy Jobs
Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.
- Glema Jobs
Glema Jobs was a co-founder of Apple Inc.
- Steve Jobs
American entrepreneur and one of the pioneers of the computer revolution.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 5th
October 05, 1984: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 05, 1984:
- World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]
October 05, 1984: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 05, 1984 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 05, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1984 was Let's Go Crazy by Prince, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 05, 1984: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 05, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Prince - Let's Go Crazy
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- The Cars - Drive
- John Waite - Missing You
- Cyndi Lauper - She Bop
October 05, 1984: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 1984 was I Just Called To Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 05, 1984: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 05, 1984 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Wham! - Freedom
- Culture Club - The War Song
- Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights (Ballad)
- Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters
October 05, 1984: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 1984 was Let's Go Crazy by Prince And The Revolution, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 05, 1984: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 05, 1984 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Prince And The Revolution - Let's Go Crazy
- Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
- Stevie Wonder - I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Joyce Kennedy & Jeffrey Osborne - The Last Time I Made Love
- Alicia Myers - You Get The Best From Me
October 05, 1984: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 05, 1984 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
1984
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Michael Radford
Starring: John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack
Country: United States of America
Garbo Talks
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Anne Bancroft, Ron Silver, Carrie Fisher, Catherine Hicks
Dang doi lai ming
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Po-Chih Leong
Starring: Yun-Fat Chow, Cecilia Yip, Alex Man, Kien Shih
Maria's Lovers
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Andrey Konchalovskiy
Starring: Nastassja Kinski, John Savage, Keith Carradine, Robert Mitchum
Teachers
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Starring: Nick Nolte, JoBeth Williams, Judd Hirsch, Ralph Macchio
October 05, 1984: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 05, 1984 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Mensch Bachmann
Release year: 1984
Miami Vice
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Michael Mann
Vereda Tropical
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Javier Torre
Voltron
Release year: 1984
Country: United States of America
October 05, 1984: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 05, 1984 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
One Writer'S Beginnings
By: Eudora Welty
ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.
Crescent City
By: Belva Plain
She was the beautiful daughter of a wealthy Jewish merchant. She was a charming girl in New Orleans and would soon be drawn into the Civil War.
Close Encounters
By: Mike Wallace and Gary Paul Gates
Mike Wallace. His name conjures up a type of journalism: intelligent, knowledgeable, intense, and innovative. He is not the only one who has managed to get together with his list of criminals and world leaders.
Loving Each Other
By: Leo Buscaglia
Leo Buscaglia, the bestselling author, explores the challenges and intricacies of love relationships. He poses important questions such as: How can we best integrate our lives?
October 05, 1984: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 05, 1984 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Begin
Knight Lore
Agent USA
Girl's Garden
Cybertron Mission
Who was the US President on October 05, 1984?
On October 05, 1984 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1984?
On October 05, 1984 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 05, 1984?
On October 05, 1984 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 5th?
October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
- 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.
What happened in 1984?
1984 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 2,000 die from Union Carbide poison gas emission in Bhopal, India
- Night Court starring Harry Anderson premieres on NBC TV
- Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 41 B mission
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What was the calendar for October 1984?
October 1984 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
